Domaine Simon Blanchard – Guitard 2022 – Montagne Saint-Emilion

The nose is fruity, it benefits from being decanted, with power and a certain intensity. There are notes of small, bright wild berries, roasted and elegant cherry (almost Mediterranean), and small notes small, bright blue fruits, accompanied by hints of licorice stick, black olive, chocolate and a touch of toast. elegant. The palate is fruity, fresh, with juiciness and a tangy structure, a beautiful minerality, energy and bite. There are notes of pulpy/fleshy blackberry, creamy blackcurrant and more discreetly bright wild strawberry, combined with touches of elegant roasts, as well as a hint of crushed cherry, violet/lilac, and hints of bergamot, toast and chocolate. The wine is nicely made. Salty hint and persistence in the back of the mouth. Touches of citrus on the finish.